Episode 13 — Command Line for Triage: Fast Evidence Collection Without Breaking Systems (Task 10)
This episode focuses on triage behavior at the command line, where speed matters but evidence quality and system stability must not be sacrificed. You will learn what “safe collection” looks like, including capturing volatile data, preserving key logs, and documenting context so your results remain credible if escalated to forensics or audit review. We will discuss practical constraints such as not altering timestamps, avoiding disruptive commands, and understanding when a quick snapshot is more valuable than a deep scan. You will also walk through scenarios where analysts must choose between containment and collection, and how to coordinate with operations to minimize business impact while still protecting the investigation. For exam questions, you will practice selecting the next-best action that balances urgency, integrity, and chain of custody expectations. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, where you’ll find more cyber audio courses, books, and information to strengthen your educational path. Also, if you want to stay up to date with the latest news, visit DailyCyber.News for a newsletter you can use, and a daily podcast you can commute with.
